Count me in!!!  I finished the C25K and ran a 5K race last May and didn't keep running...I accomplished my goal and quit :(  So I am starting the program again tomorrow and running the same race again this May.  I am curious to see if the running is easier than when I did it last time or if I will really be starting from scratch...I guess only time will tell.  Good luck to all of you and Happy New Year!!! Tammy

Iwannaget fit...

There is a program that is available that we're all talking about.  I googled couch to 5 k program and found it, and that's how I found this forum and found it on facebook...

So I'm not sure where it is on here, but you need to get that and print it out.  It starts with week 1 and building up...Very doable...

I'm sure it's somewhere on this community you probably just need to do a search for the plan!

Jen

I would love to join all you guys too.  I need some motivation to get my butt off the couch.   I plan on starting on Monday Jan 3.   I live in south central KY so i will probably be doing most of my training on the treadmill until the spring. I am married, 32 years old, have a 4 year old and work full time.   So my schedule is pretty full.  I willl be doing most of my training in the evening on the MWF schedule.    My main goal is to get into shape, get more energy and loose 40 lbs.    I am also looking to join Weight Watchers again to help with the weight lose.   I gained about 20 lbs in the last year and it has made me feel horrible.   I look forward to working with all of you so we can all achieve our goals!!!!

Hello Everyone

Just thought I would check in. I did a 2.25 mile run today with my dog. It snowed here today and it never does that. We are barely 68 feet above sea level. There was still snow on the ground when I loaded my dog in the car and drove to where we run. I am doing a modified c25k because I am farther along than the 90 second runs. so I am doing run 2 mins walk 1 min this week and hope to be at run 3 mins for next week. My main goal is to run a minimum of 2 miles a day everyday for the year. I know this sounds crazy but I wanna do a streak. It took me 32 mins to do 2.25 miles today. I ran in shorts and forgot my gloves man was that a mistake. It was 39 degrees out, oh and did I mention light drizzle. I did wear a waterproof windbreaker and a hat. I didnt want to be too hot. May have to invest in runnig tights to stay warm if I continue to run in the rain. But I have a treadmill at home too so I hope to not run in bad weather to often. I just wanted to start the year out outside. Plus I have to get my dog in shape too.

I hope everyone had a great run today. I will check in again latter.

Hello All

I'd like to join in.  I'm a 37 bloke in the UK, and just need the will power to do it.  I have have tried before (last year), and did it for about three weeks before work pressures (that is what I told myself) got in the way.  I have the C25K app for my iphone, which I think will help me.  I will be starting my journey on the 6th.

Take care

Hey Christie & c25K'ers:

Just a word of encouragement to you all - I'm 58, and hadn't run in 20+ years, but have always been active, biking, swimming, etc.  I decided to start the C25K program 9 weeks ago, with the end date being 1/1/11, and the goal being a Resolution Run 5K on 1/1/11.   The C25K program had great the first 3 weeks - and then my knees blew out big time.  This is apparently fairly common.  I went to the local running store and had my gait and feet analyzed, which I highly recommend.  New shoes and orthotics were a veritable miracle - within 2 more weeks I could run with no pain.  I kept with the program religiously, and also cross-trained 2-3 times a week.  After week 7, the C25K program doesn't do much for you - after a 5 minute warm-up, you just run for a specific time period.  The last two weeks, 8 & 9, I was traveling or caught in that East Coast blizzard. I did my best with treadmills those last two weeks, but I must say that running outside is far better.  I didn't feel ready to race, as my last workout my legs felt like wood and I couldn't run more than 15 minutes without walking.   I decided to try the 5K yesterday anyway - and it was great!! I DID IT!!! No walking, a blazing (not) pace that gave me a 36:00 minute finishing time.   It was fun!  My teenage son was so proud of me (he ran it in under 25 minutes).  Even my husband told me he was really impressed with the accomplishment,  Everyone  at the race was so friendly, people were waving and cheering. It is sooo worth it!!  Keep with it and you will have a blast at your first 5K!   I'm signing up right now for Cupid's Chase 2/12 - and after resting today am starting the Bridge to 10K program!

Renee

Thanks for the encourangement Renee!! Thats great to hear, and congrats!

I ran yesterday for about 25 min, and think i went a little over a mile. I walked before and after and had to stop a few times in the middle too...but hey, i got out there and did it! I really want to get a good podcast to listen to, any suggestions? I had one a while ago and it was pretty bad...all techno, i hated it.

Hope everyone else is doing well. I'm just putting my little guy to sleep right now and am gonna go for a run (day 2) while my husband watches the Pats! =)

Hi All,

I also would like to join you all. I downloaded C25K to my Droid and did my first walk/run on 12/31/10. It went great and I plan on being flexible with my days as long as I keep a day in between..hope to add in some other exercise on my off days...I have always wanted to be a runner and this program gives me hope to fulfill that. I live in Iowa so I will be on my treadmill for awhile. I am 41 with 5 children ages 22, 13, 18, 5, and 4. My oldest is getting married in June and I hope to be 20 pounds lighter and leaner for her wedding! Also, would love to do some 5k runs this spring and summer! I have always been a sporadic exerciser and am hoping this group will give me that extra motivation I need. I work 2 days a week as a registered nurse so time is not an excuse.

Happy New Year to all and here's to starting off 2011 with a running start!

Peg